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Manitoba health minister Heather Stefanson takes medical leave

Manitoba's health minister is going on medical leave and will be absent for the rest of the spring legislative session, according to an email sent to news media Friday.

Heather Stefanson will be absent rest of spring legislative session

Manitoba Health Minister Heather Stefanson is undergoing a procedure recommended by her physician that will require her to take medical leave for the rest of the spring session, according to government correspondence. (Trevor Brine/CBC)

As Manitoba's healthcare system buckles under the weight of unprecedented patient loads,Manitoba's health minister is taking amedical leave.

Heather Stefansonis undergoing a "necessary medical procedure" on Friday that was recommended by her physician, according to government communication sent to CBC.

She will be on medical leave for the rest of the spring sitting, which ends June 1.

Stefanson'sofficialreturn date will ultimately be based on her doctor's advice, according to the email.

Manitoba deputy premier Kelvin Goertzen will take over the role ofhealth minister in the meantime, the letter says.

Goertzenpreviously served as Manitoba's health minister from 2016 to 2018.

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